Stories from Wednesday, September 6, 2017

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- A Puxico, Mo., man was sentenced to five years in federal prison Tuesday morning for illegally possessing a firearm. Dennis James Trout, 51, was sentenced to 60 months on one felony count of being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm by U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr., Assistant U.S. Attorney Keith Sorrell said...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- A Poplar Bluff, Mo., woman was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Tuesday afternoon for possessing more than a pound of methamphetamine with intentions of distributing it. Angela Marie Hays, 32, of the 1500 block of Coolidge Street was sentenced to 120 months on one felony count of possession, with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine by U.S. ...

By MARYBETH NIEDERKORN SEMO News Service Tennis icon Venus Williams and former first lady Laura Bush will headline the 2017-2018 Southeast Missouri State University Speakers Series. Joanna Shaver, coordinator of campus programming, said she's excited about the series...

SEMO News Service DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Poplar Bluff, Mo., woman, initially charged with attempted murder for shooting a man, who now lives in Poplar Bluff, in the back in Dyersburg in November of last year, pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated assault and was released from jail for time served...

A third proposed city hall site was put before the Poplar Bluff City Council Monday, as they attempted to hold a one-night workshop and vote regarding $8 million in financing for the project. The vote was delayed until Sept. 18, after council member Barbara Horton objected to the deviation from the normal two-week process to workshop and vote on items...

Money from Municipal Utilities could not be mixed with other city funds under a proposed ordinance discussed Monday by the Poplar Bluff City Council. The matter will be a voting item Sept. 18. The new rule would not prevent the city from borrowing money from the utility, Mayor pro tem Susan McVey confirmed during discussion of the matter...

Whole Foods has long been a top grocery destination for shoppers eager to spend unnecessarily large amounts of money on food that makes them feel superior to others. Sadly, that dynamic is about to end. Online retailer Amazon is expected to close on its acquisition of Whole Foods next week and will immediately start - hold my locally sourced camel milk - lowering prices...

To the Editor, Cape Arrowhead, Inc. wants to thank all the volunteers that made our "Veterans Family Fishing Day" so much fun for the participants. Don Jones graciously providing his pond on T Highway for the veterans to enjoy a beautiful day. Special thanks also goes to Scott Preslar of the "The Camp" for providing picnic tables, so no one had to sit on the grass. We also want to thank Jeff Walker and Gary Scott for helping with the food preparation...

By PATRICK J. BUCHANAN By setting off a 100-kiloton bomb, after firing a missile over Japan, Kim Jong Un has gotten the world's attention. What else does he want? Almost surely not war with America. For no matter what damage Kim could visit on U.S. troops and bases in South Korea, Okinawa and Guam, his country would be destroyed and the regime his grandfather built annihilated...

Fundraiser spaghetti dinner, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. at the Family Worship Center, Hwy. 53, at city limits. Due to the flood we are needing a little help with repairs. Eat in or take out menu: spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, drink, $7...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Claudia J. Wilson, 72, of Dexter, died at her home in Dexter Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. There are no services scheduled at this time. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.watkinsfuneralhome.com...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Alisha (Petty) Hagy, 33, of Wappapello, Mo. died in Memphis Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Richard Blagg of Wappapello officiating. Burial will held at the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, Mo. with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Monty Wayne Roberts, 58, of Doniphan, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at noon in the funeral home chapel with Brother Monty Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the Doniphan City Cemetery...

Major William Paul Taylor II (US Army Ret.)(aka Bill) died peacefully at home at 2:35 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. Major Taylor served during the Korean War and during two tours of combat duty in Vietnam. He was awarded the Purple Heart during the Korean conflict. ...

Tierra Page McCain March, 29, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at her residence. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Friday at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in City Cemetery...

Nik Rowland had a hat trick before halftime Tuesday as the Poplar Bluff soccer team won its home opener 4-0 against Murphysboro (Ill.) at Mules Stadium. Rowland also had an assist on Wyatt Rowland's second-half goal while Juan Ventura, Alex Ketcherside and Daniel Orozco-Lozano each had an assist for the Mules (3-3)...

If you are excited by the lights of Broadway and the hustle and bustle of Manhattan appeals to you, then Jo Nell Seifert, retired Poplar Bluff High School theatre and speech instructor, has the perfect springtime get-away for you -- a five day/four night trip to New York City, April 17 -21, 2018, with Travel Passport Tours...

BLOOMFIELD -- After sluggish performances over a 10-day span, the Twin Rivers baseball team wanted to find its spark again Tuesday. It didn't take long. The Royals scored three times in the first inning and never looked back, drawing 10 walks and getting a strong pitching performance from Preston Martin in a 13-0, five-inning victory at Bloomfield...

Poplar Bluff's lone hit turned out to be a nice wedding anniversary gift and all the offense the Mules needed Tuesday. Calli Gerber's two-out RBI double into the left-field gap lifted Poplar Bluff past Notre Dame 1-0 at Bobby Strenfel Field. Gerber's parents were celebrating their 36th wedding anniversary in the stands...

BLOOMFIELD -- Once Dexter found control in its hitting, it took control of the match. Then Hannah Thurmon took control of the net. Dexter rebounded from early mistakes to beat previously undefeated Bloomfield 18-25, 25-18, 25-20 Tuesday night. "I hate to lose, but at least we fought. ...

NAYLOR -- The Neelyville softball team took advantage of two errors and used heads up base-running when it mattered most to narrowly escape with its first Ozark Foothills Conference victory of the season in a 2-1 win Tuesday over rival Naylor. In the top of the first inning, the Lady Tigers executed a double steal with Lexi Nippe taking home. Emily Dollins stole second and later scored as Makenzi Davis reached on an error to give Neelyville (2-2, 1-0 OFC) a lead it never relinquished...